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Your car has a recommended tire pressure that will give the best gas mileage, handling and tire life for that car — and it’s written right on the vehicle’s door.
By Rick Cotta
December 10, 2024

Before you overload the family truckster with the perfect tree, take a few precautions to make sure it — and you — arrive home safely.
By Cars.com Editors
November 25, 2024

You can buy a car with a credit card, but it won’t be easy and, for many buyers, it’s not a great idea.
By Fred Meier
October 21, 2024

Considering leasing a car? Here’s everything you need to know to help you make that decision.
By Brian Normile
October 18, 2024

To get the best leasing deal, it's imperative to understand leasing's complicated vocabulary.
By Cars.com Editors
October 18, 2024

One lesser-known perk to choosing a CPO car is the potential for lower financing costs — an important consideration as auto loan rates are on the rise.
By Jane Ulitskaya
October 18, 2024

Placing a dollar value on the CPO treatment is a calculus fraught with variables. We’ll explain.
By Kelsey Mays
October 17, 2024

It's important that you be prepared before entering the finance and insurance room, because what's discussed in there is negotiable and, depending on the driver and the car, sometimes unnecessary.
By Joe Bruzek
October 17, 2024

Most manufacturers provide discounts on cars to current employees and retirees, and they often reduce transaction costs to near or below the price on the invoice sent to the dealer.
By Rick Popely
October 15, 2024

The number of miles on the odometer goes a long way to determining the value and desirability of a used vehicle.
By Rick Popely
October 14, 2024